Zack Steffen , Man City and USMNT GK, calls into the show to share the story on how a kid from Pennsylvania made his way from the Philadelphia Union academy through the NCAA, USL, MLS and Bundesliga before breaking into Pep Guardiola's side. Also, learn about what Zack has been doing to put actions behind words in the fight for equality with the VoyceNow Foundation . Learn more about VoyceNow at voycenowfoundation.org and on social media @voycenow Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @k...
Feb 12, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Derby County's Curtis Davies calls in to the show to kick off series 3 of Kickback. Follow his journey from signing a schoolboy contract with Wimbledon at age 16, appearances for England U-21s, through the Prem and Championship, and how he stays centered through all the ups and downs that come with a life in football. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spo...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 1
James Milner wraps our 2020 season with a call in to catch up with Nedum in the middle of a packed schedule of December fixtures. Find out how he made the journey from Leeds United ball boy to Co-Captain of the current Premier League champions, Liverpool. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Click thi...
Dec 25, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Albert Rusnák , Man City academy product and Nedum's teammate at Real Salt Lake, returns to the studio to talk about LeBron James, playing in a bubble, qualifying for the Euros and brushing off negative press. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Click this link to send in a voice message...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Anton Ferdinand, Nedum's teammate at Sunderland and QPR, calls into the show to talk about carving out his own path as a doofballer, being loyal even if that means walking away and how close the world came to the to being swept away by the singing-dancing Ferdinands. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApp...
Dec 11, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Bobby Zamora gets on the phone to talk with Nedum about his division-spanning, 500+ appearance career. Find out why you want Bobby on your side when climbing to the top and how the stats reveal the true value of a player. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple...
Dec 04, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Bolo Zenden , former Dutch international and Eredivisie, La Liga and Premier League veteran, calls into the show to talk about playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world (Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, sunny Sunderland), coaching for the same team he broke through with as a teenager (PSV) and how to properly celebrate a goal . Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-pick...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Nedum calls up a former manager, Mark Hughes OBE, to weight the pros and cons of a post-playing career in coaching. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple...
Nov 20, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Tom Huddlestone, the imposing defensive mid with a resumé that includes time at Spurs, Wolves, Hull, and book-ended with stops Derby County, calls into the show to talk about high-stakes derbys, being compared to legendary players and Lasagna-gate. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Gareth Barry, the all-time Premier League appearance leader, calls in to the show to talk about his career, what it took to be so consistent for two decades, how retirement is treating him and some advice for Nedum regarding taking that next step. Also, Nedum makes a big announcement, but you will need to listen to the episode to hear it. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Shaun Wright-Phillips calls into the show to talk about making tough decisions finding the right path and moving on to the next chapter. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple...
Oct 30, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas , Livingston FC striker, calls in to the show to talk about his journey, beginning at age 7, in the Arsenal academy through Bristol and QPR, Thailand and now Scottish Premiership. Here is a link to a goal highlight from 2010 that is required viewing for this episode: Jay Emmanuel-Thomas Wonder Goal vs Everton Reserves and this is what a JET penalty looks like: JET Penalty Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check ou...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Sylvain Distin , prolific Premier League CB with career including stops at Man City, Everton and Portsmouth and a record-setting 469 league appearances as a foreign player, calls into the show to talk about life after retirement, making difficult choices and scoring goals with his right foot. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music ...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Skyler Warrick , Kickback's own social media manager and internationally recognized videographer and photographer, takes over hosting duties and puts Nedum in the hot seat. Find out how the ousted host responds to some of the questions he usually asks his guests, including 5-a-side teams, music recommendations and what name a younger Nedum tried to get people to call him. This is Skyler's last week with the show; we are going to miss her around here, but we know that she will find incredible suc...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Sam Tomkins , Wigan Warriors Rugby League legend and current fullback for Catalans Dragons in the French Super League, calls into the show to talk about coming up through the Wigan academy, making his way into the first team but keeping his spot with a bit more skill and eventually signing a Rugby League record deal when he moved to New Zealand Warriors. Find out what it takes to switch codes from League to Union and who would fare better if rugby players and footballers switched sports. Connect...
Oct 02, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Junior Hoilett , Canadian international and Current Cardiff City winger, calls into the show to talk to Nedum about making his way from Brampton, Ontario to the Premier League. The former QPR teammates share stories of setting some dubious records while wearing the hoops, learning from the down times and making an impression when you get the opportunity. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand...
Sep 25, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey , freshly crowned 100-Metre British champion, calls into the show to talk about how it feels to be at the top of his sport, how he is staying focused on the goal of an Olympic medal despite the postponement of the games and why no award or accolade will ever get him out of chores at his mother's house. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify http...
Sep 11, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Vincent Kompany , Nedum's former Man City teammate and current manager of RSC Anderlecht, calls into the show to talk about making the transition from the back line to the coaches box, being part of a clubs meteoric rise to the top of the football world and why it's useless to tell the captain not to take his shot-even from 40 yards out. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum:...
Sep 04, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Man City's Jill Scott MBE helps cleanse the palette of the weeks news as she calls into the show to talk with Nedum about the growth of women's football in the UK, how she got her drive to compete throughout her storied career and what the future holds. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple...
Aug 28, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Joe Hart, fresh off a move to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the 20-21 Premier League season, calls in to the show for a second time to talk to Nedum about adjusting to the London atmosphere, not paying attention to critics and who among his former Man City teammates can be trusted with the ball at their feet. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmki...
Aug 22, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Fabrice Muamba , ex-Bolton and England under 21, calls in to talk to Nedum about finding his way into the Arsenal academy after moving to England from Congo as a boy, some historic performances for England and overcoming the heart defect that cut his career short. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple...
Aug 14, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Bradley Wright-Phillips, LAFC striker, returns to the show to talk about making the move to LA after a storied tenure at NYRB, finding ways to keep up with the up-and-coming young players in the league and how he survived the MLS is Back Cup bubble. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple...
Aug 07, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Jeremy Ebobisse, Portland Timbers and USMNT striker, calls in from the bubble at the MLS is Back tournament in Florida. Jeremy is a board member of the recently formed Black Players for Change organization and talks about how this unusual time and unique tournament have provided a perfect backdrop for the movement. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti....
Jul 31, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Tziarra King, Utah Royals FC striker, calls in from the NWSL Challenge Cup bubble to talk about adjusting to the pros in her rookie season, why she will always speak her mind and what kind of habits you pick up after spending six months hanging around Vero Boquete. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple...
Jul 29, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Gaël Clichy (ex-Arsenal, Man City and current LB for the Turkish Süper Lig champions, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.) calls in to talk to Nedum about learning to be a champion from the absolute best in the world, from being scouted and deveolped by Arsène Wenger as a teenager, sharing the pitch with players like Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Ashley Cole and learning how to see the game through they eyes of Pep Guardiola. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickba...
Jul 24, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Sky Blue FC teammates Elizabeth Eddy and Jennifer Cudjoe call in to the pod from inside "the bubble" at the NWSL Challenge Cup. The duo share their thoughts on coming together as a team under these unusual circumstances, how their their unique journeys brought them to Sky Blue and how team chemistry is vital to success in the NWSL. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spoti...
Jul 22, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Giuseppe Rossi, Italian International and current RSL striker, calls in to talk to Nedum about how a Jersey kid made it into Sir Alex Ferguson's squad, his move to MLS and his favorite goal from a prolific career. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple...
Jul 17, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Aubrey Bledsoe (Washington Spirit GK and 2019 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year) calls in from the players village of the NWSL Challenge Cup. Get a glimpse at what life has been like in "the bubble," how players have adapted to this unique tournament and how to maintain focus on USWNT aspirations despite the world turning upside-down in 2020. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: ...
Jul 15, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Jordan Henderson takes a break from clearing out space in his trophy case (UEFA Champions League 🏆, Premier League 🏆, League Cup 🏆, Super Cup 🏆, Club World Cup 🏆, 2019 English Player of the Year 🏆 , etc.) to call in and talk to Nedum about the journey from the early days at Sunderland, finding his place on the England National Team and stepping in to fill the shoes of a legend. Find out which Liverpool teammate would be the worst to be stuck with in a broken lift, how long to wait before c...
Jul 10, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 14
DaMarcus Beasley, recently retired American International (126 caps, including appearances in 4 different World Cups) and globe trotting professional (Man City, Rangers, PSV, Hannover, Puebla, Chicago, Houston, etc) calls in to talk about his 20-year career, what a real rivalry looks like, and the inevitable transition from footballer to podcaster. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picke...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 13
